David Njoku
TE
#85
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 27
Weight: 246 lbs
College: Miami (Fla.)
2023 SEASON
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REC6
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YDS72
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AVG12
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TDS0
Receiving
Field Position
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opp 49-20 - by Yard Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Own 1-20 - by Yard Line | 2 | 2 | 38 | 19 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Own 21-50 - by Yard Line | 2 | 3 | 33 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
Game Halves
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Half | 2 | 3 | 39 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2nd Half | 2 | 3 | 33 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
Home vs Road
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Games | 1 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Road Games | 1 | 4 | 48 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
Margin of Victory
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margin 15+ | 1 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
Point Differential
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahead | 2 | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 1-8 Points | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 9-16 Points | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Behind | 1 | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 1 | 0 |
| Behind by 1-8 Points | 1 | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tied | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quarters
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter | 2 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter within 7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Quarter | 2 | 2 | 38 | 19 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd Quarter | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stadium Surfaces
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | 2 | 6 | 72 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 33.3 | 1 | 0 |
Fumbles
Field Position
| G | FUM | LOST | FF | OWN FR | OPP FR | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opp 49-20 - by Yard Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Own 1-20 - by Yard Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Own 21-50 - by Yard Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Halves
| G | FUM | LOST | FF | OWN FR | OPP FR | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Half | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Half | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home vs Road
| G | FUM | LOST | FF | OWN FR | OPP FR | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Games | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Road Games | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Point Differential
| G | FUM | LOST | FF | OWN FR | OPP FR | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahead | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 1-8 Points | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 9-16 Points | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behind | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behind by 1-8 Points | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quarters
| G | FUM | LOST | FF | OWN FR | OPP FR | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter within 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Quarter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Quarter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stadium Surfaces
| G | FUM | LOST | FF | OWN FR | OPP FR | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
Career Transactions
Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (29th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Key Notes
· His 11 career receiving touchdowns are tied for the second most by a Browns tight end in their first four seasons.
· Played in 13 games with five starts in 2020, recording 19 catches for 213 yards with two touchdowns in 2020.
· Helped Browns run game finish 2020 third in NFL for rush yards (2,374) and fifth in yards per carry (4.80, third in AFC). Helped the Browns record four games with at least 200 rushing yards, their most in a season since 1978.
· Tied for second on team with four receiving touchdowns in 2018.
· Set career high with seven receptions at the Chargers on Dec. 3, 2017.
· Scored first career touchdown on 23-yard pass from Kevin Hogan at Baltimore on Sept. 17, 2017.
· Also competed in indoor and outdoor track for the Hurricanes from 2015-16.
Career Transactions
Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (29th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Key Notes
· His 15 career receiving touchdowns are the third most by a Browns tight end in team history.
· Led the Browns in receiving touchdowns in 2021.
· Along with TEs Harrison Bryant and Austin Hooper, helped the Browns be the only team in 2021 to have three TEs with at least three TDs.
· Recorded a career-high 149 receiving yards, including a career-long 71-yard touchdown at the Chargers on Oct. 10, 2021. The 71-yard touchdown catch was the longest by an NFL TE since 2019.
· Tied for second on team with four receiving touchdowns in 2018.
· Scored first career touchdown on 23-yard pass from Kevin Hogan at Baltimore on Sept. 17, 2017.
· Also competed in indoor and outdoor track for the Hurricanes from 2015-16.
Personal
· Last name pronounced nuh-JOE-koo.
· Native of Cedar Grove, N.J. and attended Cedar Grove High School.
· High school national champion in the high jump during his senior year, setting a career-best height of 7 feet, 1 inch.
· Family moved to the United States from Nigeria where his father was a chief, who then bestowed upon him the title Chief David Njoku.
· One of nine siblings (four boys and five girls).
Beyond Football
· One of the most active Browns in the community, volunteering for numerous youth football camps, school visits, military appreciation events and hospital visits.
· Participated in a #EndSARS PSA.